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    COVID -19: Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem a muted, virtual event amid pandemic

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    COVID -19: Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem a muted, virtual event amid pandemic

    COVID-19 restrictions scaled back the annual event that is normally attended by thousands

    Published:  December 06, 2020 19:05 AP, Compiled by Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    Bethlehem is preparing to celebrate the Christmas season under Covid-19 restrictions without the mass of believers and tourists who are usually coming to participate in the annual celebrations. Image Credit: AFP
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    Only a few dozen people attended the lighting of the Christmas tree in the biblical city of Bethlehem on Saturday night, as coronavirus restrictions scaled back the annual event that is normally attended by thousands. Image Credit: AFP
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    A small group of residents and religious leaders participated in the tree-lighting ceremony at Manger Square near the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus was born. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    The Christmas tree after a lighting ceremony in the biblical city of Bethlehem. Image Credit: Ap
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    Others watched it virtually due to restrictions prompted by the virus pandemic. Image Credit: AFP
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    Bethlehem Mayor Anton Salman said Christmas is being observed this year in ways like no time before. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    ''We resorted to modern technology and to the virtual world to celebrate the lighting of the Christmas tree, wishing hope and optimism would flutter upon Palestine and the world,'' Salman said. Image Credit: AP
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    A worker installs decorations next to a giant Christmas tree set in front of the Church of the Nativity compound in Bethlehem. Image Credit: AFP
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    Christmas tree-lighting in Bethlehem
    Thousands of pilgrims and tourists typically visit Bethlehem, fill hotels and dine at restaurants during the Christmas season, bringing the area a much-needed injection of cash. Image Credit: AFP

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